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Dog rescues and shelters in Louisiana

Places to adopt a dog in Louisiana (LA), with phone, website and public reviews

72places to adopt
46shelters
26rescue groups

There are 72 dog rescues and animal shelters in Louisiana with a public listing: 46 shelters and 26 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Dog rescues near cities in Louisiana

Near New Orleans26Near Baton Rouge16Near Shreveport9Near Lafayette12Near Lake Charles7

Breed rescues in Louisiana

The 60 most reviewed dog rescues and shelters in Louisiana

7

Animal Rescue New Orleans

Elmwood, LA · Rescue group
4.4342 reviews
Website Directions
14

Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana

Shreveport, LA · Animal shelter
4.3182 reviews
Website Directions
20

Take Paws Rescue

New Orleans, LA · Rescue group
4.1179 reviews
Website Directions
28

Shreveport Bossier Animal Rescue

Shreveport, LA · Animal shelter
3.977 reviews
Website Directions
31

James L. "Bo" Bryant Animal Shelter and West Feliciana Animal Humane Society (WFAHS)

Bains, LA · Animal shelter
4.629 reviews
(225) 635-5801 Website Directions
52

Northside Humane Society

Baton Rouge, LA · Animal shelter
3.29 reviews
Directions
54

Plaquemines Parish Animal

Belle Chasse, LA · Animal shelter
4.04 reviews
Website Directions
56

Saving Paws Of Lasalle

Olla, LA · Animal shelter
4.33 reviews
Directions
59

Eugene Neal Animal Rescue

Farmerville, LA · Rescue group
5.01 review
Directions

Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in Louisiana take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 223 dog breeders in Louisiana.

Dog breeders in Louisiana

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in Louisiana?

We list 72 places to adopt a dog in Louisiana: 46 animal shelters and 26 rescue groups, of which 1 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Louisiana?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in Louisiana?

Yes: Hokies Hounds Beagle Rescue. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.